NGCOA Partners with Cybergolf & OpenVision

August 24, 2004. From its headquarters in Charleston, S.C., the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) announced it has entered into agreements with Cybergolf and OpenVision.com in an effort to provide effective tools for owners in the areas of web design, web marketing, and web optimization.

“Cybergolf and OpenVision are leaders in their respective markets and offer great products and services to members of NGCOA,” said Mike Hughes, executive director of NGCOA. “Course owners recognize the need to not only have an appealing, attractively designed website, but to utilize it productively and market it effectively. Cybergolf and OpenVision offer excellent pricing options to NGCOA members, allowing many course owners to become more competitive in today’s marketplace.”

“Working with the NGCOA affords us a great opportunity to reach a key market segment, golf course owners and operators,” said Dan Murnan, president of Cybergolf. “By offering a quality product at a very competitive price, we are able to increase our visibility in this market.”

“We are proud to partner with NGCOA,” said Patrick Bruce, director of marketing for OpenVision.com. “NGCOA members who use our services will find they can reduce their internet-related expenses while increasing exposure.”

The mission of the NGCOA Smart Buy network is to enable NGCOA members to profit from the strengths of group purchasing. With 6,000 member courses and an audience of more than 18,000 through Golf Business magazine, NGCOA is the leading resource for golf course owners and operators looking for tools to assist them in making their businesses more profitable and successful.